A Bit Out of Focus, But Getting Clearer Every Day

I am continually in a state of change….It is exhilarating and exhausting at the same time, but I am learning to manage my energy better and just sit back and Love the Adventure.

I am feeling a pull into a new consciousness – but I can’t seem to bring it into focus yet. Like having the words on the tip of your tongue, but instead it’s having a thought on the edge of your awareness.

Here’s what is floating around inside my head:

Animals – Art – Love – Freedom – and the quote ‘Sometimes things fall apart so that new things can come together’…..

Here’s what I know today:

The more I am around nature, the bigger my heart expands and my compassion grows. I love that feeling. Yesterday I drew the two young bucks that visited me a few weeks back, and I have a fox that has been in my thoughts as well – while this is all fine, these thoughts don’t feel like a path – they just feel like the place to begin a new awareness….

You just know I drew these two in front of an Airstream, right?

Here’s how I am coping with not knowing:

Stay in the now

Let my heart expand with love ( it does quite often I realize)

Trust that I don’t need to know

Keep doing what I love

Celebrate new awareness – even if it’s fuzzy.

I have one more celebration:

My Etsy Store Loving the Adventure with Zan Packard has been open for 30 days and I've have so many positive remarks from shoppers - I've had 285 views, 19 favorites (hands down the  favorite is 

The Mindful Journey - Color - Create - Journal ) 

My grown-up coloring book is creating much interest on the web (yay!)

....it is a wonderful beginning. I am thrilled to be part of this wonderful site and know that we will have a fabulous time together - more and more ideas to create are always just  a thought away.....

GRAND OPENING ~ Please come....

New Etsy Shop for Loving the Adventure

I’m am so excited to announce the Grand Opening of my new Etsy Shop. It’s been a dream of my ever since I first learned of Etsy. I invite you to check it out here.

I currently have all my products for sale on Etsy – it’s so easy to sell and buy. I played with the idea of having a ‘shop’ on my own website, but Etsy is such a complete package for the seller and the buyer that it doesn’t make sense to go it alone (see, even loners know when it’s time to join a community).

So here’s a sampling of what you’ll find – these are my favorites:


UNDER THE STARS Wall Art

Under the Stars Wall art - 8x10 image in an 11x14 Violet hued Mat (Comes unframed)

“Bask in the moonlight under the stars and listen to the call of the wild. Breathe in the smells and sounds of nature for that is where your heart resides.” This beauty is only $16 plus shipping (and if you’ve priced mats lately, you’ll know what a great deal this is).

SET OF 4 NOTE CARDS (5X7) from the Vintage Gypsies Series

"Vintage Gypsies" Series set of 4 5x7 Note Cards (blank inside)

One each of the following titles:

“Just Another Day in Paradise”, “Under the Stars” “Airstream Heaven”, “Airstreams and Palm Trees”

Vintage Gypsies Note Card set of 4

Four individual cards created from my original illustrations that have been digitally colored.

Set of 4 - 5x7 Glossy Note cards

Includes white envelopes

Each comes in a protective clear plastic sleeve.


And I can't leave out The Mindful Journey Coloring Book:

There are lots more to see in my Etsy shop (just search LovingTheAdventure if you lose this link).

There are also many, many more ideas that my creative brain is dreaming up (Think Airstream shaped cards - yes I will hand cut them).

While I would love for you to shop with me – think self and gifts, I especially want you to visit my shop and give it the good energy that only you can bring. The more visitors I have, the greater chance of upping my search standing and that alone will translate to sales. 


Wish me luck (I know you do), and talk about me – I can hear it whispering on the wind and I love it!!!

SOMEONE MOVED THE EDGE

What do you think of when you hear Loving the Adventure? Just what is adventure to you? If you’ve been following me for a while you know that I find adventure just about everywhere. It’s all about attitude and perspective. Quite frankly it is my way of surviving the everyday stuff. Some people look for the positive, I look for the adventure.

I used to think that adventure meant going and doing, and I imagine it’s what many people think of as well…but as exciting as going and doing sounds, I haven’t the time, energy nor money to play quite that large all the time.

So while my grand going and doing adventures happen about once or twice a year, I still want to feel adventurous every single day. It’s juicy and invigorating. Feeling adventurous, to me, is akin to feeling alive.

As you know I’m in between adventures now…feeling a bit of a lull, and I've spent the wee morning hours contemplating my life….Am I happy? Am I contented? Am I leaning into fear enough? Am I moving forward? The answer to these questions is a solid YES! (Whew!).

But the edge of my comfort zone isn’t where it used to be: someone moved the edge, and I’m no longer on it. I think I’ve become accustomed to this life of not knowing what is coming next – of letting go of stuff that holds me down – of not wanting any real ties to anywhere. While living this way used to feel slightly uncomfortable and unnerving, it doesn’t any more….the edge has moved further out – which means my world of possibilities has expanded.

The long and short of it is, I am comfortable. Not a bad place to be especially with the imminent new world of adventure that will open up to me when my travel trailer (AKA Gypsy) is road worthy. How long that will take doesn’t seem to be the issue….her restoration process is my regeneration….we are both gearing up to do some wonderful things.

But for now I will be loving life and Loving the Adventure – with freedom and creativity. Life is good.